Holiday cottages by sandy beaches
Nothing says summer more than warm sand between your toes and turquoise waters lapping onto golden beaches. Visit the West Country for Britain’s bestRead more
The poet Robert Frost declared, rather despondently, that ‘nothing gold can stay’: clearly he had never been to the West Country. Here, miles of sandy beaches offer the perfect family holiday in a myriad of destinations.
Somerset’s 50 miles of coastline combines warm waters, soft sand and traditional seaside towns. Try Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Cove beach for sandy exploits; bustling Minehead or extrovert Western-super-Mare for family-friendly attractions on their respective miles of sands.
On the South Coast, Dorset competes with equally as attractive towns bursting with beach-side fun. Quaint Lyme Regis and pretty Swanage offer sand-a-plenty as well as all the amenities needed on a self-catering holiday.
But sandy beaches don’t have to be busy…venture further south to Devon and Cornwall to discover seclusion and serenity on your own stretch of golden sand. On the North Coast, tiny coves offer secret slivers of beach perfection: check out Bossiney, Daymer Bay and Constantine Bay for your idyllic romantic getaway or Valentines’ break.
Miles of flat sands are the perfect host for beach-sports: try your hand at kite-buggying at Watergate Bay, Westward Ho! or Perranporth.
Beach breaks abound along the Devon and Cornwall coasts: jump into the surf, then relax on soft sands at Fistral Beach, Praa Sands or Sennen Cove.
If gentle waves lapping onto sugary sands is more your style, explore the calmer waters around Falmouth or Devon’s famed, ‘English Riviera’ stretching between the towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.
Wherever you choose your cottage in the West Country, a sandy beach is never far away.
We have 558 self catering cottages by a sandy beach.
7 nights from £459
Moorland View
39731 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Just, Cornwall.
Stunningly gorgeous, this former miner's terraced cottage has been transformed into a beautiful retreat for couples looking for something extra special. Tucked away in the lovely f...
7 nights from £459
7 nights from £462 *
The Pigsty
47841 bedroom cottage near the beach near Porthcurno, West Cornwall.
Countryside charm and vintage elegance rolled into one, The Pigsty is a perfect romantic getaway or retreat for a little family holiday as it sleeps up to three lucky guests. The P...
7 nights from £462 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £463 *
Pentillie
47753 bedroom cottage near the beach near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Perfectly placed in the delightful village of Veryan Green on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, this gorgeous traditional semi-detached Cornish cottage is waiting to welcome you an...
7 nights from £463 *
7 nights from £467 *
To The Beach
57763 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Pembroke.
To The Beach nestles just a short walk from the golden sands and rolling surf of West Angle Beach, in the historic seafaring village of Angle, offering a perfect blend of natural b...
7 nights from £467 *
7 nights from £471 *
The Secret Seascape
56072 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Located in the desirable Cornish resort of Carbis Bay, this gorgeous apartment could easily grace the pages of a high-end coffee table magazine. Featuring a wonderful and establish...
7 nights from £471 *
7 nights from £473
The Summer House
20721 bedroom cottage with sea views and hot tub near Perranporth, North Cornwall.
Enjoying wonderful sea views, this delightful little property offers a tranquil escape from hectic lifestyles. Tucked away down a quiet track with only the owners as your neighbour...
7 nights from £473
7 nights from £474 *
The Old Piggery
47492 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Agnes.
Nestled on the outskirts of the pretty Cornish seaside village of Porthtowan, up a windy track, this very special barn is the ideal 'get away from it all' destination. The Old Pigg...
7 nights from £474 *
7 nights from £475 *
Basil Cottage
57912 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
If 'sitting on the dock of the bay' sounds like a dream holiday escape, then look no further than Appledore a traditional north Devon fishing village with narrow winding streets an...
7 nights from £475 *
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £477 *
Potters Cottage
47043 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mousehole.
In the heart of Mousehole and within walking distance from the bustling harbour, this stunning dog-friendly cottage is simply charming and offers a wonderful seaside escape. Potter...
7 nights from £477 *
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18 Seaview Bay
49961 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Perfectly situated in the much sought-after village of Seaview on the Isle of Wight, 18 Seaview Bay is a charming, sunny apartment found in a small development, close to the villag...
7 nights from £480
